Recipes
Skanjabeen is a delicious summertime drink - and a Unani Tibb medicine. It is cooling and refreshing, often used medicinally for patients with bilious imbalance where there is an excess of heat. It has also been used for weight loss, especially when drunk on an empty stomach in the morning
Temperaments
This article is for all parents (and even non-parents, working or caring for children) to build a stronger bond with their little one. Parenting without doubt is a challenge and even when some parents don't admit it, a lot struggle with not being able to understand their child
Fruit Guide
Botanical Name: Citrus limonum Unani Tibb Name: Laimun Other names: Citrus Lemon Parts used: Juice, seeds, pith & peel Mizaj (1): * Juice - Cold & Dry * Pith - Cold & Moist * Seed, peel & blossom - Hot & Dry Actions (1): * Astringent, refrigerant, stomahic, tonic. The Seeds are antipyretic (reduces
Herb Guide
Botanical Name: Cichorium intybus Unani Tibb Name: Kasni Other names: Endive, Wild Chicory, and Hindbah. Parts used: Root Mizaj: Cooling & Drying Actions: * Diuretic (1) * Laxative (1) * Stomachic (2) * Tonic (2) * Digestive (2) * Cholagogue (2) Therapeutic Uses (1): * Dropsy * Hepatitis * Jaundice * Fever * Gastritis * Gallstones * Biliouse conditions Dosage/Applications (1): * 7-17.
Lifestyle
As the vibrant colors of spring blossom around us, it's essential to tune in to the rhythm of nature and understand how this season influences our well-being. In Unani Tibb, spring brings an increase in the presence of the humor "Dam" or blood humor. This increase
Mental Health
When training to become a Unani Practitioner, my teacher often emphasizes the importance of looking for signs. These signs indicate patterns, habits, and even conclusions. Nature, as naturopaths, using the Path of Nature to heal and vitalize people and ourselves, is full of such signs. Looking for indicators of how
Healthcare
What this article will cover: * The cause of lumps, cysts, and cancer of the breasts. * Suggested resources for self-examinations * Herbal Supplements and Aids The causes of lumps, cysts, and cancer of the breasts. According to Unani Tibb, the breasts are characterized as moist and cold organs, creating an environment abundant
Herb Guide
Introduction It truly requires a paradigm shift - for those skeptical of herbal medicine. What propels the belief to carry on within the individuals is the lack of fundamental understanding of how the herbs help and the gentle nature of most herbs. It is true that single herbs typically show
Health Topics
Many thanks are given to Hakim G. M. Chishti, ND. What this article will cover: * Asthma Explained by Western Medicine * Asthma explained with Unani Tibb * Treatments and Solutions Asthma Explained by Western Medicine Asthma is a medical condition primarily characterized by respiratory difficulties. This arises due to the narrowing of
Fruit Guide
Botanical Name: * Black - Morus nigra * White - Morus Alba * Red - Morus Rubra Unani Name: Shahtoot Taste: Sweet Mizaj: Cooling & Moistening Berries Action - tonic, laxative. Therapeutic uses- * Weakness & frailty (especially in the case of when it is caused by too much heat/dryness/acidity). * Stop bleeding
Herb Guide
Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum Unani Name: Tulsi Other Names: St. Joseph Wort & Basilic Taste: Sweet, pungent & slightly bitter. Mizaj: Warming & Drying Leaves Action - warming/uplifting for mental exhaustion Therapeutic action - * Fresh leaves - rub on insect bites * Infusion - w/motherwort straight after childbirth to
Herb Guide
Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativum. Unani Name: Dhania Taste: Aromatic, cool. Mizaj: Cooling & Moisturising Seeds Actions - Aromatic, carminative, stimulant, stomachic, aromatic, diuretic (1). Therapeutic uses - Indigestion, flatulence, corrective for griping medicine (senna) (1). Brain purifier, neuralgia, and blood purifier. ‘’A cure for every disease’’. - Ibn Sina, Prophet
Herb Guide
Botanical Name: Linum spp. Unani Name: - Taste: Warm & Sweet Mizaj: Warming & Moistening Seeds Actions - Demulcent, soothing anti-tussive (prevents coughs), antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, strong laxative, diuretic & antirheumatic. Therapeutic uses - (Internally) Constipation, coughs, moisturizer, liver congestion & rheumatic pain. (Externally) Boils, abscesses, ulcers, and pleurisy pain. Dosage
Herb Guide
Botanical Name: Leonurus spp. Unani Name: - Taste: Bitter, pungent. Mizaj: Cooling & Drying (1) Leaves Actions - Uterine stimulant, relaxant (especially used to relax the smooth muscles), cardiac tonic, carminative (1). Therapeutic actions - Induce labor, induce menstruation & circulation. It stops internal bleeding (2), and reduces high heart
Herb Guide
Botanical Name: Trigonella foenum-graecum Unani Name: Methi (1) Taste: Bitter Mizaj: Heating & Drying (1) Actions - Sedative, stomachic, expectorant, restorative, aphrodisiac, anthelmintic (1) Therapeutic uses - Tuberculosis, bronchitis, sciatica, swollen glands, tumor (1), diabetes, lowering blood pressure, triglycerides, total cholesterol and insulin levels. It also increases HDL (good cholesterol)
Temperaments
When your body is out of balance, you might sense a subtle energy shift in your behavior and emotions. According to Unani Tibb, this happens pretty much by default as the two are very closely connected. When there is irritation or inflammation in our bodies, we tend to feel more